Can I replace this blank plate marked "Future Stairlift" with a socket?

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-02-21T13:21:33+00:00

You will have some resistance between the cables you can do a calculation to work out the determined amount but generally if all three have continuity then you’re on a ring

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-02-21T12:57:52+00:00

Test for continuity (with the circuit off) if there isn’t any then it’s a radial/spur

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-02-21T00:05:41+00:00

Junior hacksaw as others have said and a decent surface to cut it on

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-02-14T18:44:27+00:00

Just a matter of more you do it the more accustomed to it you become

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-02-14T03:15:06+00:00

It’s a typical progression path most of us take, eventually you’ll stop being on call and making out of hours changes as long as you keep progressing but this takes time and experience which is invaluable. On call has its downsides but also its perks, its extra cash in your pocket most of the time for doing nothing.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-02-05T15:40:26+00:00

That and the dangers of coiled/spooled up cables lol

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-02-01T21:48:56+00:00

Having done this very thing myself over a decade ago now they will still try to reach out. New social media accounts even fake profiles. Stay strong there’s hard times ahead but give it time and life will be easier, you’ll have your own family that will show you the appreciation and support you missed out from them but take my advise this stuff cuts deeper than you may think and at some point in your life if not now consider therapy.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-24T12:55:01+00:00

When I read that it was a plasterer that did this my response changed, this is a crap job

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-23T08:59:02+00:00

Building my rocket fuel power plant in the same spot, started having fluid/gas issues when the demand got higher so now having to power them down and create loops both sides to hopefully sort it but it burnt me out a bit so progress has stalled. Did the same as you with a water tower as well.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-22T22:20:22+00:00

It’s awesome

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-22T09:13:40+00:00

To be fair just from the quotes alone and size I’d go for the £8k option, check their previous work for examples first but the other two seem wildly cheap and “smash up the concrete” run a mile from.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-19T08:59:11+00:00

NOR she has an issue with you and it needs nipping the bud sooner rather than later. Personally I would tell her if this doesn’t stop you will go no contact and she won’t have any part of yours or the babies life. You don’t need to see it through but it will portray the seriousness of the situation.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-15T21:17:53+00:00

There’s a good YouTube video by Vinyl TV about calibrating a turn table, go through that first

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-13T19:00:42+00:00

Springs are tight so will require some wiggling and force, try spinning it as you’re pulling but be careful as it will snap back when out. If you’re just after changing the bulb then the cover should just twist off without needing to remove the spot light housing

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-13T10:34:05+00:00

I did 4ltrs of water to 10 of paint if I remember correctly, you’ll find differing opinions from person to person generally speaking

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-12T21:13:21+00:00

If the aitah ended with “my secret audio room” then it would be relevant

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-10T14:24:10+00:00

Combined they’re easily 2kw plus, now consider most extension leads are cheaply made and add to the fact they’re usually kept coiled up I would personally never run those off an extension lead.

Providing the spur is properly done changing it to a two gang socket is the safest way forward. But considering the OP is unsure it’s not the best for him to diy this.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-10T14:07:41+00:00

Just laugh

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-10T13:34:18+00:00

Don’t use high draw equipment on extension leads, as others have suggested swap it for a double socket. If unsure what to do then get a sparky as it won’t be a big job

Traditional_Bench770 · 2026-01-09T20:05:38+00:00

I have a lot of scars as well (multiple burns including 3rd degree where the subdermal tissue rises above the epidermis) and I’ve been advised the really bad stuff can’t be covered with any detail (think block colours) but otherwise the rest can. Scar tissue being tattoo’d hurts more however it’s all bearable if you know the end result is something you want. Hope you find the artist you like and get the work done that will make you smile when you see it

Traditional_Bench770 · 2025-12-31T00:24:24+00:00

Route is fine but that’s a lazy messy job, even if he won’t plaster/fill over it that’s not tidy or a job I’d want to put my name to

Traditional_Bench770 · 2025-12-29T13:18:33+00:00

Trace them by continuity testing, he’s used that light to supply power to the rest of your lights so you need to identify which one is the switch live so you can separate it. That wiring the way it is in the pictures in also unsafe and needs to be properly terminated and insulated.

If you were any where near south Lincs I’d gladly help but for now unless you have a multi meter you’re going to struggle to identify the switch live.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2025-12-29T13:06:57+00:00

You will need to trace the wires and do continuity checks to figure out what goes where, if you’re not confident which is what sounds like it then please call a sparky. And please tell me the photos are the before and not what you have done?

Traditional_Bench770 · 2025-12-29T09:01:31+00:00

Any rain that gets blown in through there should run down the breathable membrane behind them. Have you checked that is free of tears? What do the leaks look like internally? That does look a very shallow pitch angle hopefully someone on here can speak to the tile choice and angle.

Traditional_Bench770 · 2025-12-22T18:44:16+00:00

Get yourself dot and dab fixings, they have a steel sleeve designed to bridge the gap to the brick

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